Freddie is an owner of an apartment complex. When someone calls asking about an apartment for rent, if he believes the person is not white, he tells them the apartment is already rented. Freddie is engaging in ______.

A. discrimination
B. prejudice
C. affirmative action
D. stereotyping


Answer: A

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